Kyrie Irving had a tough outing in his return to TD Garden, the Celtics are willing to let Luka Doncic beat them and more from Game 1 of the NBA Finals.
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BOSTON—News, notes and observations from the Boston Celtics’ 107–89 win Thursday in Game 1 of the NBA Finals over the Dallas Mavericks …
Kristaps Porzingis is back
Returning to the Boston lineup for the first time in more than five weeks, Porzingis was outstanding, finishing Game 1 with 20 points (on 8 for 13 shooting), six rebounds and three blocks.